Connie Flachs

Company Member since 2011

Connie began her ballet training at the age of thirteen after an injury forced her to take a break from competitive gymnastics. The bulk of her training occurred at the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet under her parents Rose Marie Wurzer and Charles Flachs.

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Whom do you most admire and why?

Cheryl Strayed, a Portland-based writer, is a huge inspiration for me. She is incredibly skilled at her craft and tells stories in a way that connect authentically with the reader. Furthermore, her advice-based podcast, Dear Sugars, always offers emotionally intelligent, empathetic takes on problems and her gentle but determined perspectives help me work through my own issues and see the world through others’ eyes.

What excites you creatively?

The idea of really portraying a character or thought to the audience is the whole reason I dance. I love story-telling and fleshing out the backstory behind the steps happening on stage.